Vulcan Grounding Threatens WGS-11 and OPIR Launches | KeepTrack Space Brief
ULA's Vulcan rocket grounded, imperiling Space Force WGS-11 communications satellite and Next-Gen OPIR missile warning payload. Both missions lack backup launch options.
Launch Date
April 13, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
63550
International Designator
2025-075C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:10:11 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
78.49°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
301.96°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-11667
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 63550U 25075C 26200.67374472 .00121626 00000+0 93642-3 0 9992
2 63550 43.0003 78.4863 0002059 301.9640 58.1028 15.70868034 74003
Source: Celestrak
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29.0
Dry Mass
910
Launch Mass
960
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Starlink Group 12-17-03
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2MD
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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